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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Mtg Minutes 08-18-1986 . 1k ~ ~ ~ , keQular Meeting - August 18, 1986 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on August 18, 1986, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Cm. Mack, Chairperson. a~~~~. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Burnham, Petty, Mack, and Raley, Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director, and Kevin J. Gailey, Senior Planner. ABSENT; Commissioner Barnes ~~~~3~ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Mack led the Commission, Staff, and tha~>e present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ; ~ ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO TH~ AGENLA None. # # 9E # MINUTES OF PI~~VIOUS MEETING On motion by Cm. Petty, seconded by Cm. Raley, and by a unanimous vote (Cm. Barnes absent), the minutes of the meeting of August 4, 1986, were approved as presented. ~ # ~ a~ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. ~a~~3~ WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Tong said the Commission~rs had received two Appealable Action Letters and eleven Final Action Letters, as well as an informational item from the East Bay Municipal District. Regular Meeting PCM-6-96 August 18, 1986 ~ ~~~3~ { ~ ~ PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: PA 86-076 Bordeaux Estates/Diamond Signs Conditional Use Permit application for establishment and use of a Directional Tract Sign. Cm. Mack opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report. Mr. Tong advised that the public hearing had been continued from the previous meeting to permit opportunity for removal of the signs that were displayed without benefit of a permit, and for consideration of the opening of Silvergate Drive. Mr. Tong said the Applicant had indicated that both signs were removed and Silvergate Drive had reopened. Paula Fortier, of Diamond Signs, 2001 Tarob Court, Milpitas, verified that the signs had been removed. On motion by Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm. .Petty, and by a unanimous vote (Cm. Barnes absent), the public hearing was closed. On motion by Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm. Petty, and by a unanimous vote (Cm. Barnes absent), a Resolution approving PA 86-076 Diamond Signs Conditional Use Permit was adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 86-042 APPROVING PA 86-076 DIAMOND SIGNS CONDITIONAL USE PERMTT REQUEST TO LOCATE AN OFF-SITE DIRECTIONAL TRACT SIGN ON THE SOUT'f~LJEST CORNER OF SILVERGATE DRIVE AND ROLLING HILLS DRIVE SUBJECT: PA 86-078 Sign Technolog /Kaufman & Broad Off-Site Directional Tract Signs - Conditional Use Permit request. Cm. Mack opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report. Mr. Gailey advised that this item was continued from the hearing of August 18, 1986, as a result of concerns expressed by the Commission at that meeting related to construction activity for the California Vista Project. He indicated that since that meeting, Silvergate Drive has been reopened. He indicated that Staff was recommending that the Planning Commission take favorable action on the reques~. In response to an inquiry by Cm. Petty, Mr. Gailey stated that the two signs which were on the subject site had been placed there by a different sign company, and that provision had been made in the Conditions of Approval that prior to installation of the proposed signs, the two current signs would have to be removed. On motion by Cm. Petty, seconded by Cm. Burnham, and by a unanimous vote (Cm. Barnes absent), the public hearing was closed. On motion by Cm. Petty, seconded by Cm. Burnham, and by a unanimous vote (Cm. Barnes absent), a Resolution approving PA 86-078 Conditional Use Permit request for Directional Tract Signs was adopted. Regular Meeting PCM-6-97 August 18, 1986 . t • ~ . APPROVING PA 86-078, SIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC. (APPLICANT); CARTER/SEE'S CANDY SHOPS, INC. (OWNERS) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR DIRECTIONAL TRACT SIGNS SUBJECT: PA 86-036 Kahler`s Auto Repair - Conditional Use Permit, Site Development Review and Variance requests, Cm. Mack opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report. Mr. Gailey reviewed the Staff Report in detail. Mr. Gailey advised that the Owner/ Applicant was unable to attend the meeting, but that Staff had spoken with him on the previous Tl~ursday, at which time he indicated two concerns related to the Conditions of Approval. Mr. Gailey indicated that the first concern had to do with Draft Condition'#7, in response to which the Applicant was requesting that flexibility be provided to allow use of a mansard roof design. Mr. Gailey said the second concern related to Draft Condition #S, in response to which the Applicant was requesting that flexibility be provided to allow a determination to be made at the time the building plans are submitted of the type of column treatment to be utilized along the east elevation (allowing column use to be dropped if the use is not architecturally appropriate or balanced). Mr. Nick Stoddard, Project Architect, 199 East Linda Mesa, Danville, spoke about the Applicant's desire to work with the City in upgrading the design plans and building a high-quality building. On motion by Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm. Petty,-and by a unanimous vote (Cm. Barnes absent), the public hearing was closed. On motion by Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm.. Burnham, and by a unanimous vote (Cm. Barnes absent), a Resolution adopting a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance concerning-PA 86-036.1, .2 and ,.3 was approved. RESOLUTION N0. 86-044 ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATIO~T OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE CONCERNING PA 86-036.1, .2 AND .3 KAHLER'S AUTO REPAIR - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, SITE DEVEL~PMENT REVIEW AND VARIANCE REQUESTS On motion by Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm. Burnham, and by a unanimous vote (Cm. Barnes absent), a Resolution approving PA 86-036.1 Variance request was adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 86-045 APPROVING PA 86-036.1 RAHLER'S AUTO REPAIR VARIANCE REQUEST FOR STREET-SIDE SIDEYARD, SIDEYARD, AND DIMENSIOHAL PARRING VARIANCES On motion by Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm, Burnham, and by a unanimous vote (Cm. Barnes absent), a Resolution approving PA 86-036.2 and .3 Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review requests was adopted contingent upon the amendment of Conditions of Approval #5 and #7 as requested by the Applicant and previously stated above. Regular Meeting PCM-6-98 August 18, 1986 • ~ • RESOLUTION N0. 86-045 APPROVING PA 86-036.2 AND .3 - KAHLER'S AUTO REPAIR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - 6117 DOUGHERTY ROAD SUBJECT: PA 86-049 San Ramon Road Specific Plan: Amendment Study covering the 1.4+ acre Moret property and the remaining acreage in the 13.0+ acre Area 3 portion of the San Ramon Road Specific Plan above and beyond the Moret property and the Dublin Town & Country Shopping Center property. Cm. Mack opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report. Mr. Gailey advised that the subject properties include the Moret, Rivers- Barton, Commercial Property Ltd., Nichandros, and East Bay Iceland, Inc. holdings. He stated that the text of the Staff Report followed the same format as the text within the current San Ramon Road Specific Plan, and elaborated upon the following five sections within the Plan which required consideration as related to the Study: A) Existing Conditions and Land Uses, B) Economic Demand for New Uses, C) Land Use Plan, D) Circulation System, and E) General Development Criteria. Mr. Gailey reviewed each of the sections listed, discussing in-depth the three options provided within the Land Use Plan Section of the Staff Report. Mr. Roy Moret, Property Owner, expressed appreeiation to the Staff for the comprehensive presentation and for the positive tenor of their recommenda- tions. He stated that he had two main areas of concern, including: 1) requirement of provision of a shared driveway with the adjoining Rivers- Barton property; he said assurance had been given by the City Council for the installation of a driveway on the southern half of his property; and 2) he indicated opposition to the requirement for inclusion of retail sales in future developments in Area 3 of the Plan, stating anticipating that future developers would return to make an appeal to the Planning Commission for relief from this requirement. Myron Crawford gave an overview of the approach taken by the Planning Team for review of the subject project. He stated that originally the proposal included a proposed entrance on the northern portion of the property. He advised that because of access constraints to the property, he did not believe the area could feasibly be developed with retail shops. As a result, the Planning Team was pursuing a proposal for office development at the subject property. He showed a copy of the original parking layout and discussed traffic problems related to the subject site. He indicated support of Staff's Option I, presented in the Staff Report, but stated concerns regarding the precise language in the Draft Resolution. He referred to the following items of concern: 1. On page 2 of the Draft Resolution, he requested that the word "allowed" (making occupancy of Retail Shopper, Personal Service and/or Financial Uses optional) be substituted for the word "provided" (which would make some level of occupancy by those uses mandatory). Regular Meeting PCM-6-99 August 18, 1986 ~ 2. On page 2 he als~requested that the phrase "and ~stricted to 70~ of the total gross floor area of the Commercial Facility" under Permitted Uses be deleted from the Draft Resolution. Mr. Crawford indicated that the design of the buildings would be such that retail shops could potentially be located on the first floor of the buildings, while the second and third stories would house office-type uses. He advised that the requirement of limited occupancy by Retail Uses was a major problem for the project proponents, 3. Mr. Crawford questioned the necessity of the first paragraph of Sub- Category 2- Compatibility of Uses on page 4(regarding multi-story construction) of the Draft Resolution. He said it was his understanding that this had been covered in the existing text of the San Ramon Road Specific Plan. 4. Mr. Crawford expressed concern regarding the last two paragraphs on page 3 of the Draft Resolution (detailing requirement for shared driveways), 5. Regarding Sub-Category 5- Noise'on page 4(requirement for preparation of Acoustical Studies), Mr. Crawford said he thought this had been adequately addressed by the existing text of the San Ramon Road Specific Plan. 6. Regarding Sub-Category 8- Setbacks on page 5 of the Draft Resolution, Mr. Crawford expressed concern regarding the proposed method to determine setback standards. Mr. Jess White, reiterated the coneerns expressed by both Mr, Moret and Mr. Crawford. He stated that he thought the project proposal for the Moret property was somewhat unique in that it was geared for an owner/user type of tenant, and great flexibility (in terms of the types of uses permitted) would be needed in approaching potential tenants. He said that it was not the Owner/Developer's intent to compete with the major retail or office complexes, but to provide an opportunity for smaller groups which need access to the freeway, good identity, flexibility, and had the desire to own their own buildings. Mr. White also expressed concern about the shared driveway, indicating his calculation that about six parking spaces would be lost if this requirement was imposed. Mr. Gailey gaue an overview of the general traffic circulation concerns in the subject area. He advised that the Traffic Consultants, TJKM, were involved from the outset of the Specific Plan Amendment Study. He reviewed the findings and recommendations made by TJKM. Mr. Gailey indicated that Staff felt TJKM had provided very concise ingut and that their concerns must be given careful consideration. Michael Johnstone, 5927 Almaden Lane,`Oakland, Project Architect for The Fishery, advised that the Developer he represented was willing to either provide the shared driveway or develop with a separate driveway. In response to an inquiry from Cm. Raley, Mr, Johstone indicated that the Fishery did not have a viewpoint related to the pros or cons of the Moret proposal. He said he thaught whatever uses were decided upon for the Moret property would be compatible with The Fishery., Mr. Bob Scrak, General Manager of East Bay Iceland, provided background information regarding the anticipated Iong range use of the East Bay Iceland property. Regular Meeting PCM-6-100 August 18, 1986 ,f ~ ~ On motion by ~m. Raley; seconded by Cm. Burnham, and by a unanimous vote (Cm. Barnes absent), the public heari~ig was closed for the purpose of making recommendations to Staff and continuing the item to the next Planning Co~nmission hearing. Cm. Petty indicated that he agreed with Sub-Option III-A outlined on page 5 of the Staff Report. Mr. Gailey advised that a mix of Option I and Option III-A were reflected in the Draft Resolution prepared by Staff. Cm. Raley stated that he thought the goal of the Specific Plan was to designate the subject area for retail shopper uses. Cm. Burnham indicated his agreement with Cm. Raley. Mr. Moret reiterated his concern regarding the requirement of development of a shared driveway. He also stated that by pursuing Sub-Option III-A, it would eliminate his option to make the development anything close to his original proposal. The Commission directed Staff to revise the Draft Resolutions to reflect Sub- Option III-A and continued the item to the Planning Commission meeting of September 2, 1986. SUBJECT: PA 86-024 Fallon School Site Tentative Map and Conditional Use Permit requests. It was the consensus of the Commission to continue this item to the Planning Commission meeting of September 2, 1986, to provide the Applicant/ Representative an opportunity to be in attendance at the meeting. George Washington, 7582 Carlow Way, expressed generalized comments dealing with the plight of elderly residents who may not be able to continue to reside in the City. He said if it becomes necessary for him to leave the City, his house will probably be sold to residents with sehool-age children, and he was concerned in the long term analysis, the City may have a shortage of schools. He expressed his hope that the City is looking into long-range planning in regards to this matter. Mr. Gailey indicated that the Fallon School'Site is no longer being used`as'an elementary school. He stated that he understood that the Murray School District is currently doing'an indepth review of future enrollment needs. He recommended that Mr. Washington contact the School District and express his concerns to them and inquire as to the status of their enrollment study. NEW BUSINESS OR UN~'INISHED BUSINESS None. # # ~ # Regular Meeting PCM-6-101 August 18, 1986 . ~ ~ . OTHER BUSINESS None. ~ ~ ~ ~ PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS Cm. Raley noted that the Union 76 Station on Village Parkway and Amador Valley Boulevard was in the process of being reopened. In response to an inquiry from Cm. Burnham, Mr. Tong provided a brief background on the Ha11-Frazier Variance request and said that the Variance had been denied. Regarding the Beck Homes development, Mr. Tong said, in response to an inquiry from Mr. Burnham, that the City would administer the landscaping program and contract for the work being done, but that the costs would be covered by an assessment district. Mr. Tong said that questions concerning this could be directed to the City Engineer In response to Cm. Raley's question regarding street lights which are not working properly, Mr. Tong said the Public Works Department should be contacted. Cm. Petty inquired whether the slope areas adjacent to Betlen Drive in the Pulte Homes area would be maintained by the homeowners. Mr. Gailey said that an assessment district may be created for that need. Cm. Mack asked if anyone had visited the Pulte Homes development in Alameda; Mr. Tong responded that no one had. a~ ~ # ~ ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ e~~2.~~ ~ i~~ (~G~C~ ~ Planni Commission Chairperson Laurence L. Tong Planning Director ~ ~ ~ ~ Regular Meeting PCM-6-102 August 18, 1986